Judges 1:6
But Adoni–bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
Judges 1:6 in other translations
| BSB | As Adoni-bezek fled, they pursued him, seized him, and cut off his thumbs and big toes. |
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| WEB | But Adoni-Bezek fled. They pursued him, caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his big toes. |
| ASV | But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes. |
| YLT | And Adoni-Bezek fleeth, and they pursue after him, and seize him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes, |
| DARBY | And Adoni-Bezek fled, and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes. |
| BBE | But Adoni-zedek went in flight; and they went after him and overtook him, and had his thumbs and his great toes cut off. |
| Webster | But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes. |
What does Judges 1:6 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:5-6
Jud 1:4-21. Adoni-bezek Justly Requited. 5-6. Bezek--This place lay within the domain of Judah, about twelve miles south of Jerusalem. found Adoni-bezek--that is, "lord of Bezek"--he was "found," that is, surprised and routed in a pitched battle, whence he fled; but being taken prisoner, he was treated with a severity unusual among the Israelites, for they "cut off his thumbs and great toes." Barbarities of various…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Judges 1:1-8
The Israelites were convinced that the war against the Canaanites was to be continued; but they were in doubt as to the manner in which it was to be carried on after the death of Joshua. In these respects they inquired of the Lord. God appoints service according to the strength he has given. From those who are most able, most work is expected. Judah was first in dignity, and must be first in duty. Judah's service…
Judges 1:6 in the original Hebrew
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Context
- Judges 1:5
And they found Adoni–bezek in Bezek: and they fought against him, and they slew the Canaanites and the Perizzites.
- Judges 1:6
But Adoni–bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
- Judges 1:7
And Adoni–bezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.
Judges 1:6 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas Adoni-bezec huyó; y siguiéronle, y prendiéronle, y cortáronle los pulgares de las manos y de los pies. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et Adoni-Bézek s’enfuit; et ils le poursuivirent, et le saisirent, et lui coupèrent les pouces des mains et des pieds. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und Adoni-Besek floh; und sie jagten ihm nach und ergriffen ihn und hieben ihm die Daumen seiner Hände und seiner Füße ab. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Fugit autem Adonibezec: quem persecuti comprehenderunt, cæsis summitatibus manuum ejus ac pedum. |